Fatehpur Talratoy
Administration
Fatehpur Talratoy village is administrated by Pradhan who is elected representative of village as per constitution of India and Panchyati Raj Act.
Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
---|---|---|---|
Total No. of Houses | 196 | ||
Population | 1324 | 668 | 656 |
Tal Ratoy
Ratoy Taal is a natural lake near village Fatehpur-Talratoy, having an area of approximately 1837 hectares. A canal connects it to nearby Sarayu (Ghaghara) river. It's a source of irrigation for local farmers. However it is also a major tourist destination and picnic spot for local people.
Babarnama
Mughal emperor Ẓahīr-ud-Dīn Muhammad Babar had made special mention of this beautiful lake in his journal 'Babarnama'. He spent a night near this taal during expedition towards eastern part of India.
Mythology
According to Hindu mythology, Ratoi Taal was dug by Asur Mahahanu. Asur Mahahanu fought a battle with Devi Bhageshwari and got annihilated. As per the mythological story, Asur Mahahanu wanted to marry Devi Bhageshwari and send a proposal through his messengers. Devi put a condition before him that if he connects Ratoi Taal with the river Sarayu by digging a canal overnight, she would accept his offer. Asur Mahahanu failed to do so; however, he tried to forcefully marry Devi Bhageshwari and was killed in the battle.
References
- ^ "Google map, Fatehpur Talratoy". google. Retrieved 9 June 2017.
- ^ "Pin Code, Fatehpur Talratoy". pincode.net.in. Retrieved 9 June 2017.
- ^ "Population details, Fatehpur Talratoy". Retrieved 9 June 2017.
- ^ Babarnama, p.480, Punguine India.
- ^ "भगवती ने किया था महाहनु का वध". ballialive.in. Retrieved 9 June 2017.